Maintenance Operative

Here at Serco, we work with Asylum Accommodation and Support Services to assist individuals through the asylum system, which includes providing them with temporary accommodation. Areas of work will consist of Warrington and occasionally Holton.

As the Maintenance Operative your role is key in ensuring all requested repairs, be that reactive or proactive and pre planned (via manager), are carried out to the required standard and within our SLA deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with previous maintenance experience within a field relating to joinery, fitting, plumbing, painting & decorating etc. You will be a highly motivated individual who can manage your own workflow as well as working within a team when necessary.

As a Maintenance Operative you will be responsible for the Health & Safety of yourself and that of all users of the property during, and after works have been undertaken and completed.

As part of your role, you will be required to purchase and manage materials using a company account card from approved Serco suppliers only. Vehicles provided by the company will be inspected regularly by employees and kept in a professional and clean condition.

Flexible Working pattern

- Mon to Fri 7.5 hours per day between 08:00 and 18:00 to meet the operational needs of the business.

On -Call Requirements & Out of Hours Working

- There will be a requirement to undertake out of hours including weekends on call duties, working on a rota basis to ensure 24/7 emergency cover is provided as per our contractual responsibilities. This will be rotational every three weeks.

You will need a willingness and ability to travel within the region and occasionally within the UK (a valid UK driver's licence is essential). All offers of employment are subject to security clearance checks and approval by the Home Office)., Disability Confident
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About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Competitive salary (rising upon evidence of trade skills)
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Vehicle, Fuel Card and tools are all provided.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Career opportunities across their entire AASC contract
- Employee discounts for major retailers and leisure activities

Why Serco?

Serco offers all employees the opportunity and support to drive their own ambitions and develop the skills required to achieve their career goals.
We provide a safe and professional environment where all employees are valued members of the team whilst also respecting your work/life balance.
This ultimately contributes to the delivery of vital public services in the UK.

What you need to do the job, By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks - SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.